Latest Noise Reduction News
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The Effect of Temperature on Cork-Rubber Rail Pads Versus Rubber Pads on Railway Rolling Noise
Amorim Cork Solutions explores how cork–rubber rail pads outperform rubber in vibration control, stability, and railway noise reduction.
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Shaking Things Up – Rail Vibration Mitigation
Pliteq's range of products are proven to help mitigate vibration of railway track and the subsequent effects on surrounding areas.
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How Are Pliteq’s Rubber Innovations Redefining Noise and Vibration Control in Rail?
Pliteq discusses how the company’s rubber-based materials have helped rail operators reduce noise and maintenance costs.
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Florence Tramway: Protecting a UNESCO Heritage Site from the Effects of Vibration
Pandrol helped Alstom reduce track vibration and protect Florence’s fragile historic buildings from damage during tramway expansion.
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Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe: Smart Rail Lubrication Systems for the Tram Network
Goldschmidt and Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe are collaborating to implement smart lubrication systems for quieter tram operations.
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Noise and Vibration Reduction on Amsterdam’s Metro Line 52
Amorim Cork Solutions has contributed to Amsterdam’s Metro Line 52 project with a rail fastener featuring cork-rubber vibration control.
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GSF Rail Infra SoundSafe Moveable Noise Barrier in Final Phase
GSF Rail Infra b.v. has announced that its SoundSafe Movable noise barrier has passed through to the final implementation phase.
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Soundsafe Moveable Mini Noise Barrier as an Alternative to Regular Noise Barriers
GSF Rail Infra’s new mini noise barrier, the SoundSafe Movable, has been acoustically tested in 9 different practical situations.
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GSF RailInfra Delivers SoundSafe Movable Prototype
GSF RailInfra's SoundSafe Movable is a brand new and innovative mini noise barrier concept for the railway sector.
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Spain: CAF MiiRA and Euskotren to Trial Train Wheel Soundproofing Solutions
CAF MiiRA has entered into a collaboration with Euskotren to trial wheel soundproofing solutions for trains in Basque Country, Spain.
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Reducing Rail Noise in Switzerland’s Biggest City
RUBI Railtec is contributing to the reduction of rail noise in Zurich by implementing new low-vibration ballastless tracks.
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Sustainable Sound Reduction Solutions for Railway Tracks
Soundim’s low height railway barriers are able to block noise at the source without restricting passenger views.
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Dramatically Reduce Rail Noise Without Spoiling the View
Soundim manufactures award-winning low-height barriers that reduce railway noise without restricting passenger views.
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Wikov Has Joined Forces with Hexagon to Minimise Tram Noise Emission
Wikov has joined forces with Hexagon, in this case study, to develop a tram gearbox that minimises noise emission.
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Netherlands: Alstom and NS Unveil New Intercity Next Generation Train
NS’s new Intercity Next Generation Alstom train has been showcased to the public at Rotterdam Central Station in the Netherlands.
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Germany: DB Highlights Success of Noise Abatement Efforts
Deutsche Bahn has published its Noise Protection Balance Sheet for 2021, which highlights the advancements made in noise abatement.
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HS2: Chiltern Tunnel North Portal Designed to Cut Traffic Noise
HS2 has unveiled designs for Chiltern Tunnel’s north portal, which focus on cutting noise from trains as they enter and exit the tunnel.
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Custom Design & Reverse Engineering from the Bottom Up
Sound Damping Panels. Drown Out the Noise. Quiet Ride cleans up the look of cabin interiors and is custom-made to fit all locomotive models.
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Elastomeric Bearings for Construction, Industry and Track
Calenberg Ingenieure provide elastomeric track and ballast mats as well as rail pads and baseplate pads in order to provide noise protection…
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'Design Breakthrough' Helps BART Tackle Noise Pollution
The results are in: the new, reduced-contact wheel profile has shown as much as a 15 dB decrease in interior noise pollution on the current …
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Fraunhofer Conduct Research on Noise Emissions in Rail
Environmental noise has a huge impact on human health and quality of life. Reducing noise emissions in rail is an important step in dealing …
Suppliers Tagged Noise Reduction
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Amorim Cork Solutions
Amorim Cork Solutions develops high-performance, innovative, and sustainable cork composite solutions for rail and rolling stock.
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GSF Rail Infra
GSF Rail Infra is an engineering and construction firm focused on innovative foundation solutions and mini noise barriers.
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Soundim Oy
Soundim changes the perception of railway noise barriers completely. Low height noise barriers to block noise, not your view.
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griwecolor
griwecolor offers sound deadening paints, coatings, noise pollution in railway transportation and building construction.
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Discom
Discom has a key role in providing exhaust equipment for diesel aggregates in commuter trains (DMU) and diesel driven locomotives.